The Bestie Breakdown

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S4 EP12: Crashing and Cruising May 26, 2023

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It's the end of the school year and the Besties are PUMPED! And speaking of...the Besties are catching up on the Vanderpump drama, aging gracefully, Martha Stuart on the cover of Sports Illustrated, and the upcoming season of the Golden Bachelor. Erika is also breaking down her agent training trip on the Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Wish! She is sharing all about why it is the perfect experience adults, kids, extended families and beyond! Why is it Andrew's favorite cruise line? And what awkward thing happened to him at church?! And of course, they are answering your listener questions about favorite podcasts and foods they could never not eat!!

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The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the ⁠Mix and Match Mama⁠ blog and Erika Slaughter of ⁠A Little Bit of Everything⁠.

S4 EP11: Busy Seasons, Botox Call-Outs, and Summer Fun! May 18, 2023

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The end of the school year is BUSY and the Besties are feeling it! Between kids, activities, work, and travel, the Besties are doing, well, their best, and are breaking down recent life events and random updates. Not only do listeners get a behind the scenes look at life, but the Besties are also talking summer movies, TV shows, Botox call-outs, Disney Cruise Line and so much more! Our listener questions have them diving into books, Google searches, and Instagram stalking. Buckle up for another FUN episode!

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The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the ⁠Mix and Match Mama⁠ blog and Erika Slaughter of ⁠A Little Bit of Everything⁠.

S4 EP10: The One Where the Besties Go to Turks! May 13, 2023

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Oh, the Besties are at it again! Not only are they sharing all of the fun details from Erika's 40th birthday trip to Turks and Caicos, but they are also chatting golf tournaments, Wi-Fi theories, end-of-the-year chaos, and are playing a fun little game. They are also diving into some fun pop culture topics (who just had a baby at 79?!) and are answering your listener questions about planning outfits for vacation and celebrities in the wild.

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The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the ⁠Mix and Match Mama⁠ blog and Erika Slaughter of ⁠A Little Bit of Everything⁠.

S4 EP9: 40th Birthdays, Skin Treatment, Unique Phobias, and More!! May 02, 2023

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Hi from Turks and Caicos! The Besties and their husbands are on location while celebrating Erika's 40th birthday in a fabulous location. But no fear! They have been saving so many fun topics for your listening pleasure! Erika is giving us an update on her skin, Shay is sharing the phobias that keep her from eating mayo and wearing socks, they are both sharing a fun pop culture round-up, and are answering YOUR listener questions about makeup and skin treatment.

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The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the ⁠Mix and Match Mama⁠ blog and Erika Slaughter of ⁠A Little Bit of Everything⁠.

S4 EP8: Motorcycles, Bikes, and Tacos... Oh My! Apr 28, 2023

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Oh friends! This episode contains so many updates, opinions, reviews and some excellent listener questions! We are giving you an update on the motorcyclist, Erika's trip to Santa Barbara and her unsuccessful bike ride, Shay's review of Taco Bueno recommended by Sheaffer (per listener request), and the Love is Blind reunion fail! Listeners are asking ALLLL about trip planning and...memoir titles?!

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The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the ⁠Mix and Match Mama⁠ blog and Erika Slaughter of ⁠A Little Bit of Everything⁠.

S4 EP7: Erika Screams, Shay is Impulsive, Howie Mandel, and TEENS! Apr 25, 2023

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Today's episode has us going behind the scenes of a true best friend chat. We are talking about how we handle emergency situations, Erika's eczema, and impulsive (neon) decisions. We are also going DEEP into breaking down the Tom Sandoval interview on the Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast. Do Erika and Shay have the same opinion? Spoiler alert...they don't!! Our listener questions this week have us talking about of endgame spices and the best/worst part of raising teenagers. Friends, this week’s episode is all over the place in the very best of ways! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/howie-mandel-does-stuff-podcast/id1555137542?i=1000608488550
We love feedback! Be sure to reach out via email at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, follow us and leave us a lovely rating, and review on your favorite podcasting platform!

The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the ⁠Mix and Match Mama⁠ blog and Erika Slaughter of ⁠A Little Bit of Everything⁠.

S4 EP6: Babies, Barbies, and is Love Really Blind?! Apr 20, 2023

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Episode 6 is a fun one! The Besties are chatting about EVERYTHING from why in the world Shay is back at the dentist (and embarrassing middle schoolers) to the new Barbie movie to Netflix shows and MORE! Who just had twins?! What is happening with Love is Blind?! And of course, YOUR Listener Questions! Guys, these questions are good! We are talking all about the things we are letting go of and what is weird in our purses...if we carry them!

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The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the ⁠Mix and Match Mama⁠ blog and Erika Slaughter of ⁠A Little Bit of Everything⁠.

S4 EP 5: Battle of the Chicken, Ultimate Girl's Trip, and Celebrities in the Bathroom Apr 13, 2023

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We aren’t too chicken to break down…chicken?! In today’s episode, the Besties are tackling the serious topic of comparing two popular chicken chains (and their sauces): Raising Cane’s or Chick-fil-a? Only one shall prevail! They are also diving into the third season of Real Housewives Ultimate Girl’s Trip (oh the drama!), celebrity bathroom sightings, and Brooke Shields. And of course, your listener questions! We are talking concerts and perfumes!

The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the ⁠Mix and Match Mama⁠ blog and Erika Slaughter of ⁠A Little Bit of Everything⁠.

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S4 EP4: Taylor Swift, Chris Harrison, Easter, birthdays, and Sally Hepworth Channeling Dateline Drama Apr 07, 2023

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Today's Episode is a FUN one! Erika and Shay are sharing all about Taylor Swift taking over Dallas, new TV Shows, rumors of Chris Harrison coming back to the Bachelor, Easter plans, and old movies. Will Shay ever stop watching When Harry Met Sally? What are the Besties' favorite household gadgets? Who made uncomfortable noises at a couples massage?! Erika also shares a Dateline-worthy story involving Sally Hepworth that will make you laugh and cringe all at the same time! Not to mention, it is birthday season for the Slaughter family! Erika is sharing all about how she plans to conquer birthday weekend and Easter all at the same time, while Shay is breaking decades of Easter traditions for bounce houses and BBQ.

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The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the ⁠Mix and Match Mama⁠ blog and Erika Slaughter of ⁠A Little Bit of Everything⁠.

S4 EP3: Bible Studies, the Bachelor, and...Urinal Etiquette? Apr 04, 2023

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In today's episode, the Besties are really taking you behind the scenes of life as best friends! Besides tasting another interesting grocery store find, Erika and Shay are chatting about the most recent Bachelor season, a favorite Bible study, sunscreen application, and urinal etiquette. Yes, you read that correctly! Our random listener questions have us talking homework, travel, and bucket lists. Shay likes going to the OBGYN more than the dentist? Erika needs to put sunscreen where?! All of this and more is chatted about today!

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The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

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